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Oberdorf – Maria-Rickenbach

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Winterland with a view of the mountains Stanserhorn and Pilatus.

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Snowshoe trail in nature and hiking paradise Maria-Rickenbach.

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Place of power. Peace, nature and relaxation can be found in the Maria-Rickenbach place of pilgrimage. The little village around the Convent of Maria-Rickenbach is in Oberdorf municipality and can be reached by aerial cableway from Dallenwil.

Activities in Maria-Rickenbach

Maria-Rickenbach is the setting-off point for numerous hikes, including guided excursions such as the Yodel Hike or Alpine Herb Hike. Those aspiring to go higher can take the aerial cableway to Musenalp. This is located right next to the Maria-Rickenbach upper terminus. It's then a 30-minute walk from Maria-Rickenbach to the chairlift that takes you to the Haldigrat.

When hunger calls

The region benefits from a large number of inviting barbecue spots. Places serving food made from local produce are dotted along the footpaths. Also worth a visit is the Musenalp alp cheese dairy – or Bleiki, where you can buy the products.

Maria-Rickenbach Convent

The Benedictine Convent of Maria-Rickenbach is home to some nine nuns. The convent shop sells apothecary products and products made from its own herbs. Take a look behind the monastery walls and visit the building and weaving mill.

Directions

Good to know

Maria Rickenbach is a place of green meadows and alpine flowers, rugged rocks and fast-running streams, but no cars: this "place of power" can only be reached on foot, by bicycle or by aerial cableway.

By public transport

Very well connected with e.g. the Zentralbahn. Stop "Niederrickenbach Station", stop on request.

By car

The lower terminus in Dallenwil is a 20-minute drive from Lucerne.

Download brochure

  • Summer in Maria-Rickenbach (2 MB)
  • Hiking program summer (197 KB)
  • Maria-Rickenbach Monastery Offer (388 KB)
 

Location and contact

Tourismus Maria-Rickenbach
c/o Luftseilbahn Dallenwil-Niederrickenbach
Talstation LDN 1
6383 Dallenwil
+41 41 628 17 35
infomaria-rickenbach.ch
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